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Liqui-Grow

Seasonal CDL Driver - DeWitt

De Witt, IA

Seasonal Nurse Truck Drivers will deliver liquid fertilizer and pesticides to field applicators. Busy season is March-June & September-October Responsibilities: - Conduct a pre-trip inspection of the ...

Liqui-Grow

Retail Sales/Applicator

Mount Pleasant, IA

$25 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This job involves application of chemical and fertilizer to fields from spring to fall. Spring will be very busy; weekends may be involved. Field scouting and meeting with customers/prospects is ...

Gold-Eagle Cooperative

Agronomy

Livermore, IA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Fertilizer/soil sampling with recommendations based on analysis and yield goalsAbility to blend fertilizer and follow label when blending crop protection productsAbility to read maps, follow ...

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Atlantic, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Atlantic, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Bayard, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Yale, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Adair, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Exira, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Templeton, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Templeton, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for fertilizer in Iowa is $19.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.65 and $21.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in fertilizer sales or distribution?

Professionals in fertilizer sales or distribution often face challenges such as fluctuating market prices, seasonal demand variations, and the need to stay updated on evolving environmental regulations. Building strong relationships with both suppliers and customers is essential to succeed, especially when navigating issues like supply chain disruptions or transportation delays. Effective communication and in-depth product knowledge help address customer concerns and ensure that appropriate fertilizer solutions are provided for different crops and soil conditions.

What is a fertilizer?

As a Fertilizer—also known as a Fertilizer Applicator—your duties and responsibilities include applying fertilizer to personal or commercial farm acreage used for growing crops. Fertilizers use a variety of methods in their jobs, which can consist of broadcast, side dress, sub-surface, knifing, and other procedures. Some Fertilizers only spread manure, but others include a range of means of applying substances containing nitrogen, potassium, or phosphorus in a dry or liquid state. As a Fertilizer, you should feel comfortable working outdoors during the growing season. The job requires being in good health and wearing sun exposure protection clothing.

What is the difference between Fertilizer vs Agronomist?

AspectFertilizerAgronomist
CredentialsManufacturing knowledge, basic agricultural understandingDegree in agronomy, soil science, or related field
Work EnvironmentFactories, production plants, laboratoriesFarms, research centers, consulting settings
Industry UsageProduct development, manufacturing, salesCrop management, research, advising farmers

Fertilizer professionals focus on producing and marketing fertilizer products, while agronomists apply scientific knowledge to improve crop yields and advise farmers. Both roles are essential in agriculture but differ in responsibilities, work settings, and required expertise.

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Operations Specialist - Seasonal

Five Star Cooperative

Sheffield, IA

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description

Job Objective

Under the direction of the location supervisor and/or operations manager, the operations specialist is responsible for tasks in operating our grain and/or agronomy facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in all aspects of the elevator operations. This position will be responsible for receiving grain, maintaining grain conditions, and measuring grain inventory. Incumbents will also be responsible for operating agronomy facilities, loading and unloading bulk and packaged fertilizer and chemical products, and measuring agronomy inventory. Incumbent will operate equipment such as forklifts and loaders, and maintain seed and bulk treatment equipment.


The incumbent will be expected to assist other locations and departments as assigned by management. Will communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed.


Incumbent maintains efficiency in a manner that will optimize the cooperative's market share and savings, improve the cooperative's efficiency, help achieve the cooperative's mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.


This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the location, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative at all times.


Essential Tasks

  • Maintain grain quality
  • Works with grain weighing, grading, probing, and communicating bin designation
  • Performs general housekeeping to maintain dust levels
  • Performs maintenance and repairs to equipment
  • Measure and tracks inventory of grain and agronomy products
  • Performs basic grain handling; loading and unloading trucks
  • Ability to dump grain
  • Assists with loading and unloading fertilizer and chemicals
  • Understand basic agronomy chemistry of all products
  • Works in fertilizer plant mixing, loading trucks, reading work orders and maps, etc.
  • Operates and maintains agronomy load-out facilities
  • Operates equipment such as loader and forklift
  • Assists with the assigned mix schedule, prepares mix to specifications in a timely manner, accounts for each mix or other service by writing job, sales, or transfer tickets to ensure accurate inventory control
  • Maintains seed and bulk treatment equipment
  • Completes and maintains driving and delivery records
  • Assists with operations, helps with distribution of seed, fertilizer, and CPP products to growers
  • Receives dry and liquid fertilizer
  • Works directly with customers, developing excellent customer relations
  • Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies
  • Enforce and uphold the cooperative's credit policy
  • Good communication with all employees and customers
  • Check with other departments to see if help is needed before going home
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management - employee's duties may change according to the changing needs of the company


Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Experience:

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills necessary
  • Computer skills required - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Good customer service skills and approach necessary

Preferred Experience:

  • Agriculture background

License, Certificate or Registration:

  • Valid Driver License
  • Certificate to Grade Grain
  • Forklift Certification - or ability to obtain all of the above

Basic Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management

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